
Massive protests are developing by workers and the poor in Peru against the newly installed government of Dina Boluarte, which has postponed the calling of early elections and introduced a state of emergency. Boluarte’s government was installed following the arrest and then impeachment of former President Castillo who had announced the suspension of the rotten corrupt congress. Castillo’s election in 2021 was a blow to the ruling class and the rich in Peru and they have attempted on numerous occasions to overthrow his government. Elected on a promise to end the suffering of the poor, unfortunately Castillo attempted to adopt a policy and programme which failed to challenge capitalism and the rich. The ruling elite has wanted him out of office ever since he was elected. The Congress is a corrupt, undemocratic body in the hands of the right-wing pro-capitalist parties.
The CWI sends its solidarity and support to the workers and poor of Peru and demands an end to repression and the state of emergency. For committees of struggle! Down with the Boluarte government – for a revolutionary constituent assembly and a government of the workers and the poor to break with capitalism.
Committee for a Workers International
‘Peru’s President Castillo arrested – political crisis deepens’
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